Carbon 456 owners pictures and spec

paulneenan76

Loving the yellow c456's, the colour is really growing on me, much like the black and green.

Loving the parts left in your garage build too.

BTW we should see some new frame colour options from on one soon - look pretty cool.

BlueAdvocate

OK quick picture in poor light.
I really need to get a daylight picture so you can see the greenness of the yellow.
Will try on Saturday after work.. feck I should be riding but all I do is work at the moment.

milko9000

That's not bad actually, the big black decal takes away some of the oddness of that massive downtube by being a bit slimming. Hmm!

paulneenan76

Oh you promised it was bright - and I put my shades on too.
Yeah a daylight shot should change the colouring completely. The black on the down tube does give it a different look - I like it.

paul380

Just looking at the on one website. They list an orange frame with white decals. Anyone seen a 456C this colour?

The website has no photos and a google image search turned up nothing.

I fancy buying this frame but wouldn't mind seeing it first!

paulneenan76

paul380 wrote:

Just looking at the on one website. They list an orange frame with white decals. Anyone seen a 456C this colour?

The website has no photos and a google image search turned up nothing.

I fancy buying this frame but wouldn't mind seeing it first!

Here you go - http://shedfire.posterous.com/new-c456-colours

paul380

Thanks for the link. I like it and it should go nicely with my white forks and rims but I still think I'd prefer to see a picture of the actual frame before I buy. I wonder why on one have not shown it on thir website....... the green/yellow frame of the same design is there?

paulneenan76

Yeah that's a strange one. It can be difficult to get a handle on prices, colours and decals on On-Ones website but let's hope they get all the stock sorted by Christmas and then get a good sale on!!

I really want a matte black frame but would settle for gloss or lacquered. Black and gold is my scheme. Got most of it sorted bar frame, forks and front mech - the important bits lol

BlueAdvocate

paulneenan76 wrote:

paul380 wrote:

Just looking at the on one website. They list an orange frame with white decals. Anyone seen a 456C this colour?

The website has no photos and a google image search turned up nothing.

I fancy buying this frame but wouldn't mind seeing it first!

Here you go - http://shedfire.posterous.com/new-c456-colours

You will see from Brant's post the yellow one is down as "green"; I guess this explains its green tinge.
Hopefully a better pic..

leythervegas

That frame just looks superb. The decals you've done are probably the best I've seen mate, nice one!

I've been for my first big trail centre day today at whinlatter. Wow! This bike is seriously good. Feels so planted and gives you so much confidence when flying downhill. I've only got a trek hardtail and a Boardman FS to compare to but this c456 is a million times better than those. I'm deeply in love with this bike now.

(My brother had his first blast on his carbon whippet today too and was very impressed)

paulneenan76

leythervegas wrote:

That frame just looks superb. The decals you've done are probably the best I've seen mate, nice one!

I've been for my first big trail centre day today at whinlatter. Wow! This bike is seriously good. Feels so planted and gives you so much confidence when flying downhill. I've only got a trek hardtail and a Boardman FS to compare to but this c456 is a million times better than those. I'm deeply in love with this bike now.

(My brother had his first blast on his carbon whippet today too and was very impressed)

What kind of trails did you manage on it? Sounds like you had a blast and really enjoyed the C456! Your deeply in love comment made me chuckle but its statements like that which tell me I can't wait to get the frame!! Not sure what Trek you're comparing but an FS Boardman is no clunker ;D

And your bro' is on an On One too - should get you a freebie gift from On One :^)

leythervegas

Ha ha, I know I'm a bit of an onone fan, I just love how their bikes look and there approach to the whole business is really refreshing. I've had scandal in the past which I ran as a ss commuter - belting bike. I've talked my brother and recently my best mate into onone frames. They surely owe me something I reckon!

The trails today where very slippy wet rocks and tree roots but the frame performed amazingly. The 2.4 conti x tyres heled a bit too. Whinlatters a beautiful place - the trails are very testing and technical in places, you've got to try it Paul when you get your bike built.

paulneenan76

leythervegas wrote:

Ha ha, I know I'm a bit of an onone fan, I just love how their bikes look and there approach to the whole business is really refreshing. I've had scandal in the past which I ran as a ss commuter - belting bike. I've talked my brother and recently my best mate into onone frames. They surely owe me something I reckon!

The trails today where very slippy wet rocks and tree roots but the frame performed amazingly. The 2.4 conti x tyres heled a bit too. Whinlatters a beautiful place - the trails are very testing and technical in places, you've got to try it Paul when you get your bike built.

You should ask On One if they would like to reward your support and promote customer advocacy by giving you a deal or freebie, or something! Whinlatter Sounds fantastic - ill definitely put it on the list for a long weekend visit next year.

Paul

VWsurfbum

edoc wrote:

Spec :
18" Raw unfinished
1x9
DT Swiss EXM 150 LCII 15mm
Hope Pro2 15mm Fr, 10mm bolt up Rr.
DT Swiss EX500's w Conti Vertical 2.3
Hope M4/X2 Fr/Rr Tech Levers, braided hoses
Hope Floating Rotors 203/183 Fr/Rr
Hope BB
Hope Pick n Mix Headset
Race Face Atlas Cranks
NC17 Sud Pin III pedals
E13 40t Guide Ring
Straitline Silent Guide
Azonic Beretta Stem
Easton Monkey Bars 685mm
Deity Components Enoki Flanged Lock On Grips
Control Tech Post
Ragley Cheeky Saddle
LX Rear Mech
Ancient XT Shifter Ghetto mounted on Hope Matchmaker
11-32 Sram Cassette
Superstar H/set Spacers
Azonic QR seat clamp
KCNC Chainring Bolts.











I'm really happy with the bike but do wish they made it in 17"..
Its not the lightest build but it was never intended to be.
It Climbs well . well well enough for me ..1x9 and gravity inspired
Excellent on the downs and surprisingly comfortable through the rocky sections like Cain n Abel on the MBR
Not the prettiest of frames they say , but I'm definitely a function over form guy and for the money you really cant beat it .

OMG a fastback! I love my type 3's!

frazered

here mine

18 inch (i am 6ft & half an inch) nearly went for the 20inch frame though
deore m596 groupset inc brakes
rockshox TK gold forks 80-120mm
fender bender for the front fork now (not shown)
carbon cycles stem, and seat post and clamp
hope headset
gravity bar with super star grips
charge spoon
stans crests with superstar hubs
on one smorgasbord tyres
wellgo magnesiums
bionicon chain guide (in red not shown)
plenty of mud (not in this pic)

paulneenan76

frazered wrote:

here mine

18 inch (i am 6ft & half an inch) nearly went for the 20inch frame though
deore m596 groupset inc brakes
rockshox TK gold forks 80-120mm
fender bender for the front fork now (not shown)
carbon cycles stem, and seat post and clamp
hope headset
gravity bar with super star grips
charge spoon
stans crests with superstar hubs
on one smorgasbord tyres
wellgo magnesiums
bionicon chain guide (in red not shown)
plenty of mud (not in this pic)

This looks bloody brilliant. How are you enjoying it?

I've got the M596 brakes and love them (bargain too).

Are you running 3 rings?
What where your reasons for getting th chain guide?

Black/red/white scheme looks great.

Paul

frazered

yeah enjoying it when i get the chance to get out, been using the road bike a fair bit recently

yep got a triple on, happy with that atm. went for the bionicon as the chain popped off a couple of times - fixed once the groupset bedded in, it has also mad a real difference with chain tension, works nicely.

cheers for comments

Tullen

Here is my 18" Onone C456 Raw unfinished

Spec
Marzochhi Bomber XC forks 140mm super squidgy... fox 32's coming for next year
Wheel set: shitty unknown hubs with poor buckled excuses for rims (alex rims)- thinking of getting a superstar wheel set to go with new forks in the new year ( they have a pretty good write up- especially the switch evo hubs)
SLX Crank set
XT Rear Derailleur
Maxxis Holy rollers (running ignitors this time of year)
Onone Seatpost
Avid Juicy 3's
Raceface stem
Ritchey WCS Carbon Rizer Bars
DMR Vault Pedals (follow me from bike to bike... they are sweeet!)

This is an older photo i have more bling etc on it now but bike is currently at my work! Can upload more pictures later!

paulneenan76

Tullen wrote:

Here is my 18" Onone C456 Raw unfinished

Spec
Marzochhi Bomber XC forks 140mm super squidgy... fox 32's coming for next year
Wheel set: sh!tty unknown hubs with poor buckled excuses for rims (alex rims)- thinking of getting a superstar wheel set to go with new forks in the new year ( they have a pretty good write up- especially the switch evo hubs)
SLX Crank set
XT Rear Derailleur
Maxxis Holy rollers (running ignitors this time of year)
Onone Seatpost
Avid Juicy 3's
Raceface stem
Ritchey WCS Carbon Rizer Bars
DMR Vault Pedals (follow me from bike to bike... they are sweeet!)

This is an older photo i have more bling etc on it now but bike is currently at my work! Can upload more pictures later!

Hello Tullen. Yeah get us some more photos with the bling on!!

My C456 build starts next week!! Can't wait - Christmas comes early.

My wheelset was naff and FUBAR, so I got the Superleggera's wheelset from Superstar. £150 was ridiculously cheap and the hubs are awesome - better than HOPE in my opinion. The difference was huge!! And the service from superstar is great - love Haribo. Check their website out, I got an email from them to say they had some new deals!!!

So any tips, hints or lessons learned from your c456 build??

Paul

paulneenan76

Frame protection on your C456!!

Who's got what, where you got it, where you bought it, how much?

Any tips hints or general advice would be great for current and future owners - namely me!!

Thanks

Paul.

Tullen

paulneenan76 wrote:

Tullen wrote:

Here is my 18" Onone C456 Raw unfinished

Spec
Marzochhi Bomber XC forks 140mm super squidgy... fox 32's coming for next year
Wheel set: sh!tty unknown hubs with poor buckled excuses for rims (alex rims)- thinking of getting a superstar wheel set to go with new forks in the new year ( they have a pretty good write up- especially the switch evo hubs)
SLX Crank set
XT Rear Derailleur
Maxxis Holy rollers (running ignitors this time of year)
Onone Seatpost
Avid Juicy 3's
Raceface stem
Ritchey WCS Carbon Rizer Bars
DMR Vault Pedals (follow me from bike to bike... they are sweeet!)

This is an older photo i have more bling etc on it now but bike is currently at my work! Can upload more pictures later!

Hello Tullen. Yeah get us some more photos with the bling on!!

My C456 build starts next week!! Can't wait - Christmas comes early.

My wheelset was naff and FUBAR, so I got the Superleggera's wheelset from Superstar. £150 was ridiculously cheap and the hubs are awesome - better than HOPE in my opinion. The difference was huge!! And the service from superstar is great - love Haribo. Check their website out, I got an email from them to say they had some new deals!!!

So any tips, hints or lessons learned from your c456 build??

Paul

New pictures soon!
Superstar switch evo hubs have better engagement than hope pro's if I remember reading correctly in a review in mbuk. Mbuk also gave them an awesome review. A wheelset build with mavic 317's and the switch hubs is only around £200 it's mental!
Only real tips i have is get tapered forks, mine aren't and as such have to use a step down headset, which I'm sure has caused unnescesary stress on the otherwise tank proof head tube. Another absolute essential is to take the frame to a lbs and have them press the headset cups into the frame for you! I did mine myself with a couple of big washers and some threaded rod but I can imagine its quite easy to make a mess of it with a carbon frame!

Good luck with your build! And welcome to the c456 club!

Tullen

paulneenan76 wrote:

Frame protection on your C456!!

Who's got what, where you got it, where you bought it, how much?

Any tips hints or general advice would be great for current and future owners - namely me!!

Thanks

Paul.

All I have is a lizard skin in xl for my chain stay purely because I hate the sound of the chain cracking on the carbon! Not particularly bothered about the rest of the frame because it is raw carbon, but if it was painted I would definitely go for some frame protector patches for the head tube. Price wise I work in a bike shop so got the lizard skin heavily discounted for next to nothing but I believe the rrp is around 13 quid!

Hope this helps!

frazered

mine is fully helitaped

bails87

I wrapped an old inner tube around the chainstay to keep it quiet. I've got a strip of helitape down the 'point' on the underside of the downtube, and around the bottom of the BB to give some protection from rock strikes. The frame really amplifies the noise of those btw, they always seem to sound fatal, but when I stop to have a look there's barely a scratch on the frame. Carbon is tough stuff!

paulneenan76

Good tips so far - keep em coming!

With the matte/raw frames - do you still get cable rub??

I guess bike tape or patches are glossy, ruining the look of the frame?

Tullen

paulneenan76 wrote:

Good tips so far - keep em coming!

With the matte/raw frames - do you still get cable rub??

I guess bike tape or patches are glossy, ruining the look of the frame?

Yep you still get the cable rub on the head tube but that's the only place ive got any... so far it hasn't started to make a groove, im not entirely sure it will either because they make frame patches out of carbon so it must be harder than aluminum? It just leaves a kind of scuff to the surface of the carbon so cosmetically its not a big deal either.
-Tullen

paulneenan76

I'm a bit of a bugger for things like this. Not that I'm going to treat my frame like anything other than what it's meant for, it's just cable rub is annoying and unsightly

Maybe a carbon patch or something similar will suffice?

I think a "rage patch" was mentioned by Leythervegas - anyone use one? Is it for downtube?

JMcP92

A question for the C456 masses - travel?

I'm intending to build up on a 150, as many seem to, but some say that's travel overkill and makes the head to slack - I want the bike to go anywhere, over anything and down the otherisde as good as a hardtail can, overkill or appropriate?

paulneenan76

JMcP92 wrote:

A question for the C456 masses - travel?

I'm intending to build up on a 150, as many seem to, but some say that's travel overkill and makes the head to slack - I want the bike to go anywhere, over anything and down the otherisde as good as a hardtail can, overkill or appropriate?

I got my frame today and forks arrived yesterday. They are 150 revs RLT dual airs but spaced down to 130. They are mint 2nd handers I picked up, who the previous owner ran at 130 and recommended keeping that way and see how I got on. He gave me some great advice, which I'm gonna take, so my advice to you is the same - leave them as is, see how you get on on your normal rides and then make the decision!! All 456 complete bikes are running 150 out the box from On One so I wouldn't worry - your safe in the knowledge you can scale em back if needs be.

Tullen

JMcP92 wrote:

A question for the C456 masses - travel?

I'm intending to build up on a 150, as many seem to, but some say that's travel overkill and makes the head to slack - I want the bike to go anywhere, over anything and down the otherisde as good as a hardtail can, overkill or appropriate?

I have only ridden mine with 140mm travel Bomber's and all i can say is that i am very happy with how nice the bike is on climbs, although on descents a little extra travel wouldn't go amiss.